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Shining light on a phantom tradesman

Susan Costa • January 28, 2011

When you go to the movies, you’re paying for more than a seat in front of the screen. You’re paying for an experience. As the lights dim, the cold volatility of reality fades away, and you are immersed...

Missouri receives “F” in food-borne illness report card

Jaime Henry-White • January 28, 2011

The Center for Science in the Public Interest gave Missouri an "F" in reporting food-borne illness outbreaks. The report, published Jan. 19, failed 14 states and gave only 2 states an "A". The report,...

Jury selected for Doisy murder trial

Jimmy Hibsch, Megan Hager • January 26, 2011

It was 1976 when former MU student Becky Doisy disappeared. More than 30 years later, Johnny Wright, her accused killer, appeared in court as the jury selection for his trial began Tuesday. Due to media...

Obama puts emphasis on education in State of the Union

Kari Paul • January 26, 2011

President Barack Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address Tuesday, in which he called upon Republicans and Democrats to unite in support of his goal to advance America in the global community....

Trial for murder of former MU student begins

Sally French, Kelsey Maffett, Jared Grafman • January 26, 2011

Opening statements of the Becky Doisy murder trial began at 8:30 Wednesday morning. Johnny Wright, her accused killer, was apprehended in October of last year after a background check for a job in Georgia...

Woods sworn in as MSA president

Amanda Capua • January 26, 2011

Eric Woods and Emily Moon were officially sworn in as the Missouri Students Association president and vice-president during the Senate meeting Wednesday evening. "It was a surreal moment,” Moon said....

MU celebrates International Day of Collaborative Music

Nassim Benchaabane • January 25, 2011

The School of Music joined musicians across Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada Saturday to hold a concert as part of the International Day of Collaborative Music, a day devoted to making collaborative...

Search for former MU student continues

Jimmy Hibsch • January 25, 2011

The parents of a former MU student are seeking help outside of the Foristell Police Department for finding their son who has been missing since mid-December. Gene and Nellie Coppola said the Wright City...

Asian American dance crew performs with open arms

Grace Lyden • January 25, 2011

Studio A vibrated with hip-hop music and energy as Official, the MU Asian American dance crew, brainstormed routines. Dancers practiced new moves, and two women demonstrated a chunk of choreography to...

Police investigate assault claim near campus

Sally French • January 25, 2011

The Columbia Police Department is looking into a report of sexual assault made last week at Paquin Tower, a housing facility located near MU’s campus. A Columbia resident claimed that a man came into...

Cassidy pursues passion for comedy

Kristen Herhold • January 25, 2011

Playwright Christopher Fry once said that “comedy is an escape, not from truth, but from despair.” MU sophomore Dillon Cassidy believes in the same philosophy: brightening people’s days through comedy. “I...

Sheriff’s Department makes arrest in child abuse case

Megan Hager • January 25, 2011

Sherriff's deputies responded to a child abuse call last Monday at 6001 N. Creasy Springs Road, after a witness reported that 28-year-old Michael Brown punched his 10-year-old son. Although the call came...